Posts Tagged "blogiology"

25
Nov 08

Dept of Blogiology 101: Richmond

Posted by Nina in General / News — View Comments

Next up for our Blogiology class is Richmond, VA.

Previous classes have covered Dallas, Phoenix, Durham, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Portland, Philadelphia, Buffalo, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Boston.

So, what’s been going on in Richmond this week?  A slew of DUI cases, a crime wave, degree granting and revoking, open forum for redevelopment project, and the upcoming holiday “Grand Illumination.” Want more local Richmond knowledge? Read on.

Bloggiest Richmond Neighborhoods:

Top Richmond Blogs:

  1. North Richmond News/ River District News/ Church Hill People’s News/ Carver and Jackson Ward News/ Hills and Heights: its a 5-way tie! This network of neighborhood sites, which grew from a template originally designed by local blogger John Murden, provide a platform for community news with truly local, frequently updated stories.
  2. Fan District Hub – more like an online ‘zine, this blog offers long-form articles and provides a detailed calendar of upcoming Richmond events under the uber appropriate moniker of “Hyperlocal.”
  3. Buttermilk & Molasses - an active member of Richmond’s political and blogger scene, John Sarvay has most recently been vocal about Richmond’s Downtown Master Plan on this popular blog.
  4. River City Rapids – the posts are few and far between, but this blog deserves major kudos for being one of the few covering the arts scene in Richmond.
  5. The Richmond Democrat – a roundup of Richmond’s Democratic politicians and politics.

Up and Coming Blogs in Richmond (in no particular order)

  • 10S Boulevard – This zany blog covers the beat of its moniker, 10 South Boulevard. Returning readers get a glimpse into the world of Mr. Jangles, the neighborhood cat, as well as local car accidents, funky smells, and visiting colonies of deer.
  • 86 Richmond – this foodie digests local dining spots so that you can have the best of what they’re serving.
  • RVA Jazz – a love of jazz music permeates this site. Pics from recent shows, upcoming releases, a custom playlist, and live show calendar all can be found here.
  • Near West End News –  A new(ish) blog that covers the issues affecting the more suburban West End area of Richmond.
  • In Vino Veritas – a couple shares their love (and vitriol) of local cafes, restaurants, and lounges.

Most Talked About Stories:

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Have your own Richmond Top 5 or want the Professor of Blogiology to come to your town? Raise your hand and we’ll call on you, or you can leave a note in the comments section.

Methodology: Our rankings track local buzz by analyzing a mix of variables including: total number of posts, location of posts, links from other sites in the community, and feedback from Outside.in members. Bloggiest Neighborhoods/Top Blogs, past 30 days; Most Talked About Stories, past 7 days.

18
Nov 08

Dept of Blogiology 101: Dallas

Posted by Nina in General — View Comments

Next up for our Blogiology class is Dallas, TX.

Previous classes have covered Phoenix, Durham, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Portland, Philadelphia, Buffalo, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Boston.

So, what’s been going on in Dallas this week?  Bloggers are rapping about the exploits of Mark Cuban, city leaders turn down voters’ call for Cesar Chavez Boulevard, school districts and local food pantry face money woes, and a new(ish) film festival comes to town. Want more local Dallas knowledge? Read on.

Bloggiest Dallas Neighborhoods:

Top Dallas Blogs:

  1. Back Talk – this recently redesigned blog spills the beans on local politics, news and happenings
  2. Dallas Blog – an independent online newspaper focused on Dallas politics and local issues.
  3. Larry James’ Urban Daily – lots of engaged readers tune in daily to read and comment on stories penned by Central Dallas Ministries CEO about issues affecting the urban poor.
  4. We Shot JR – one of the city’s best music blogs, with daily updates on dance parties, gallery openings, and album/concert reviews, along with videos, pics, and audio samples.
  5. Dallas South – This blog focuses on national and local Dallas politics, from a progressive African American perspective.

Up and Coming Blogs in Dallas (in no particular order)

  • Trey Garrison – a side project of D Magazine’s contributing writer, Mr. Garrison supplies readers with his daily take on local headlines.
  • The Raiser’s Razor – resources and ideas for those seeking help with fundraising and grant writing.
  • Kera Art + Seek – a community haven for discussions about avant-garde cinema, dance, and gallery events around Dallas and North Texas.
  • Dallas.org – Dallas’s unofficial homepage and the brain child of Dallas maverick Allen Gwinn, his site exposes corruption within local government and brings contentious issues to light.
  • Life Outside the Bubble – a mostly video blog covering the Dallas/Ft. Worth music scene from blogging veteran Cindy Chaffin.

Most Talked About Stories:

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Have your own Dallas Top 5 or want the Professor of Blogiology to come to your town? Raise your hand and we’ll call on you, or you can leave a note in the comments section.

Methodology: Our rankings track local buzz by analyzing a mix of variables including: total number of posts, location of posts, links from other sites in the community, and feedback from Outside.in members. Bloggiest Neighborhoods/Top Blogs, past 30 days; Most Talked About Stories, past 7 days.

12
Nov 08

Dept of Blogiology 101: Phoenix

Posted by Nina in General / News — View Comments

Next up for our Blogiology class is Phoenix, AZ.  Attendance in this class has been going through the roof, so you’ve certainly been reading each week as we explore top neighborhoods, blogs, and bloggers in cities around the U.S. In previous posts we’ve covered Durham, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Portland, Philadelphia, Buffalo, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Boston.

So, what’s been going on in Phoenix this week?  Bloggers there are talking about a young murderer standing trial, bank robber goes on a spree, new eyes in the sky watch for speeders, Ritz Carlton may wrangle its way into the neighborhood, and death at the hands of a drunk driver. Want more local Phoenix knowledge? Read on.

Bloggiest Phoenix Neighborhoods:

Top Phoenix Blogs:

  1. Downtown Phoenix Journal – downtown Phoenix news, events, and real estate news.
  2. Phx 411 – your source for city news, sports, attractions and dining.
  3. Blog for Arizona – outspoken political blog covering the democratic perspective on city and state issues.
  4. Bright Side of the Sun – the most blinged out blog dedicated to the Phoenix Suns basketball team. Up- to-the-minute tweets, a map of all upcoming games, and a user comment section make this a #1 destination for Suns fans.

Up and Coming Blogs in Phoenix (in no particular order)

  • PHX Rail Food – in anticipation of the soon-to-be opened Phoenix light rail system, this blogger has been assembling restaurant reviews of places along its route.
  • East Valley Living – this blog lives up to the true definition of citizen journalism by providing attention to really local news in the East Valley region of Phoenix that mainstream media often ignores.
  • The Soop – a gorgeous site dedicated to trendy fashion, music, and art in Phoenix.
  • Arizona Coffee – look no further for the best brew in town. 
  • Bookmans – this site serves as home to the ever popular Bookmans store, which hosts community meetings, classes, music events and of course also sells lots and lots of books!

Most Talked About Stories:

Submit your blog to be included in Outside.in’s Phoenix listings.

Have your own Phoenix Top 5 or want the Professor of Blogiology to come to your town? Raise your hand and we’ll call on you, or you can leave a note in the comments section.

Methodology: Our rankings track local buzz by analyzing a mix of variables including: total number of posts, location of posts, links from other sites in the community, and feedback from Outside.in members. Bloggiest Neighborhoods/Top Blogs, past 30 days; Most Talked About Stories, past 7 days.

4
Nov 08

Dept of Blogiology 101: Durham

Posted by Nina in General / News — View Comments

This week we turn our Blogiology focus on Durham, NC.  As you’ve certainly been reading, each week we explore top neighborhoods, blogs, and bloggers in cities around the U.S.  In previous posts we’ve covered Detroit, Ann Arbor, Portland, Philadelphia, Buffalo, San Francisco, St. Louis, and Boston.

Local headlines for the week in Durham include opposing viewpoints on illuminated works of art and food taxation, the re-emergence of a disappearing 12-year old, costly celebrations, and supreme guests. Want more Durham knowledge? Read on.

Bloggiest Durham Neighborhoods:

Top Durham Blogs:

  1. Bull City Rising - news, politics, events, and downtown development in Durham. Author Kevin Davis also hosts the popular “Shooting the Bull” podcast.
  2. Dependable Erection – Bary Ragin is Kevin’s co-host on ”Shooting the Bull” and author of this popular blog focusing on local politics and events.
  3. Endangered Durham – sustainable development and architecture news, complete with current and historic documents, photos, and videos.
  4. That’s No Bull – recently started, this blog makes an eclectic addition to the Durham scene. Find out about the upcoming rodeo, learn to make fried chicken, or note an upcoming art festival. Its all here.
  5. Eclectic Glob of Tangential Verbosity - food previews and reviews, with delicious photos aplenty,  from one of the most longstanding bloggers in the vicinity.

Up and Coming Blogs in Durham (in no particular order)

  • We Love Durham – a great site for both parents and children to explore different Durham neighborhood parks, festivals, and happenings.
  • No Warning Shots Fired – ‘Truth Minista’ Paul Scott delivers sharp posts about controversial issues regarding race, politics, and music occurring within Durham.
  • Nicomachus – penned by the Herald Sun’s ‘Outspoken Cyclist’ columnist, this site (unsurprisingly) focuses on biking culture in Durham.
  • Ginny From the Blog – local journalist Ginny Skalski shares her love of the Triangle area of Durham and posts frequent updates of interesting finds from around the area.
  • Eat at Joe’s – not your typical food blog, come explore with Joe as he very earnestly tries to cook up a storm and tastes his way to finding the best comfort foods around Durham.

Most Talked About Stories:

Have your own Durham Top 5 or want the Professor of Blogiology to come to your town? Raise your hand and we’ll call on you, or you can leave a note in the comments section.

Methodology: Our rankings track local buzz by analyzing a mix of variables including: total number of posts, location of posts, links from other sites in the community, and feedback from Outside.in members. Bloggiest Neighborhoods/Top Blogs, past 30 days; Most Talked About Stories, past 7 days.

23
Sep 08

Dept. of Blogiology 101: St. Louis

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This is our third in a series of posts where we explore top neighborhoods, blogs, and bloggers in cities around the U.S.  For background of our project, check out the inaugural post, which was all about Boston and our second feature on San Francisco.

Today we focus our microscopic lens on St. Louis – Gateway to the West!  Once a booming industrial city and more recently the most dangerous city in America, St. Louis is working to revitalize itself.

St. Louis

Bloggiest Neighborhoods:

Top Blogs:

  1. Urban Review – a critical look at urban planning and related politics in the City of St. Louis and region
  2. Ecology of Absence – exploration and analysis of the architectural and ecological world of St. Louis
  3. STLog – St. Louis’s alternative weekly Riverfront Time’s blog, covering local arts, entertainment, and people.
  4. STL Rising – a blog dedicated to the renaissance of the City of St. Louis.
  5. Built St. Louis - chronicling the historic architecture of St. Louis.

Up and Coming Blogs (in no particular order)

Most Talked About Stories:

  1. Flood damage from Hurricane Ike
  2. Metrolink’s financial burdens
  3. Sudden death of former State Rep. Sherman Parker
  4. National PARKing Day and the Green Space movement
  5. Vice Presidential Debates on Oct 2 at Washington University

Have your own STL top 5? Tell us about it. Leave a note in the comments section.
Methodology: Our rankings track local buzz by analyzing a mix of variables including: total number of posts, location of posts, links from other sites in the community, and feedback from Outside.in members. Bloggiest Neighborhoods/Top Blogs, past 30 days; Most Talked About Stories, past 7 days.

15
Sep 08

Blogiology 101: Intro to San Francisco Blogs

Posted by Nina in General — View Comments

This is our second in a series of posts where we explore top neighborhoods, blogs, and bloggers in cities around the U.S.  For background of our project, check out the inaugural post, which was all about Boston.

Today we explore San Francisco, land of great food, beautiful bridges, and birthplace of hippie culture.

SAN FRANCISCO
Bloggiest Neighborhoods:

  1. Civic Center
  2. SoMa
  3. Golden Gate Park
  4. South Beach
  5. Mission

Top Blogs:

  1. Curbed SF
    One of the more established blogs in SF, covering real estate sales, rental prices, architecture, and restaurant openings.
  2. SFist
    Billed as the “most popular blog in SF,” the folks at SFist have been covering the Bay area since 2004. Features, interviews, and general neighborhood gossip are mainstays of the site.
  3. Eater San Fransisco
    A sister blog of Curbed, Eater provides extensive coverage of the vast gourmand restaurant and bar scene in SF.
  4. All Shook Down
    While officially part of the the San Francisco Weekly, All Shook Down blog maintains its edge and unique coverage of the arts & music scene in SF.
  5. The San Francisco Citizen
    A relative newcomer, covering all sorts of quirky local news and happenings.

Up and Coming Blogs (in no particular order)

Most Talked About Stories:

  1. Median Ordered for Golden Gate Bridge
  2. The Slow Food Movement
  3. Murder of Hells Angels Leader
  4. Escalation of Violence in the Mission

Have your own SF top 5? Tell us about it. Leave a note in the comments section.
Methodology: Our rankings track local buzz by analyzing a mix of variables including: total number of posts, location of posts, links from other sites in the community, and feedback from Outside.in members. Bloggiest Neighborhoods/Top Blogs, past 30 days; Most Talked About Stories, past 7 days.

9
Sep 08

Blogiology 101: Intro to Boston Blogs

Posted by Nina in General / News — View Comments

If you know us, you know we’re…well, nerds.  We love data.  Because we aggregate content from thousands of sources in tens of thousands of local markets, we have lots of it to play with.

This is the first in a series of posts where we select a city to explore, crunch the numbers, and share the results with you. Wonder who are the city’s top bloggers? Which neighborhoods have the most buzz?  What stories captured residents’ attention last week?

Well, wonder no more because Outside.in’s Department of Blogiology is now open.

This week, we explore Boston, land of the defending world champion Red Sox, top notch universities, and one of the bloggiest cities in the U.S.  


BOSTON
Up and Coming Blogs (in no particular order)
Most Talked About Stories:
  1. Student Balcony Accident
  2. Police Commissioner Chases Down a Shoplifter
  3. Tobacco Ban
  4. Pedestrian Falls by Charles F. Hurley Building
Have your own Boston top 5? Tell us about it. Leave a note in the comments section.
Methodology:  Our rankings track local buzz by analyzing a mix of variables including: total number of posts, location of posts, links from other sites in the community, and feedback from Outside.in members. Bloggiest Neighborhoods/Top Blogs, past 30 days; Most Talked About Stories, past 7 days.

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